News

February 29, 2008

CA Objects to Forest Policy Violations

By Staff

The state of California filed suit against the United States Forest Service yesterday over federal plans that would allow road construction and oil drilling in some of the state's largest national forests, including Los ...

February 29, 2008

It Keeps Going and Going and Going…

By Staff

February 28, 2008

Michael Jackson’s Unpaid Loans May Result in Auctioned House

By Staff

Michael Jackson's amusement park themed-home, Neverland Ranch, will go up for sale at a public auction next month unless the singer can pay the over-$24 million he owes on the property.

February 28, 2008

Officers Suggest Caution Against Increased Theft

By Tom Standifer

In response to a string of recent thefts, local officers are reminding locals that leaving iPods, laptops and electronics in front of unlocked sliding glass doors is not advisable.

February 28, 2008

Capps Helps Pass Green Energy Act

By Travis Miller

Lois Capps, 23rd District congresswoman, played a leading role in pushing new legislation through the House of Representatives yesterday that aims to aims to cut tax incentives to large oil companies and then invest the ...

February 28, 2008

UCSB Greeks Fundraise to Fight AIDS in Africa

By S.F.

In a "Legends of the Hidden Temple"-style obstacle course - and other events of UCSB's Greek Week - fraternities and sororities will compete to raise money to help ease Africa's AIDS pandemic and provide clean water.

February 27, 2008

Campus Screens Banff Festival Films

By Maane Khatchatourian

Students seeking an adrenaline rush can live vicariously through the B.A.S.E. jumpers, skiers, mountain bikers, rock climbers, speedfliers and unicyclists featured in the Best of the 32nd Annual Banff Mountain Film Festi...

February 27, 2008

Greka Faces Further Compliance Problems Following Santa Maria Line Rupture

By Kristin Ferrell

Yet another oil leak at a Greka Energy Corp. facility in Santa Maria last Wednesday is fueling already heated public scrutiny of the company's maintenance and management practices in Santa Barbara County.

February 27, 2008

Weeklong Events Promote Healthy Body Image

By Nadia Ismail

"It was a game for me to see how little I could eat, to see how long I could go before I couldn't resist food anymore. It was a personal challenge. I never saw myself as anorexic," said one UCSB first-year student who wi...

February 27, 2008

New Web Site Evaluates Professors

By Nadia Ismail

A new Web site aims to assist students with picking their professors, based on the grades the instructors give out. UCLA alumni Mike Moradi and Brandon Sos launched theCampusBuddy.com for UCSB this month to provide stude...

February 27, 2008

RIAA Crackdown Prompts Forum on File Sharing

By Gavin Knight Reporter

The Recording Industry Association of America has stepped up its campaign against illegal file sharing on campus networks, and some UCSB students are bearing the fines.

February 26, 2008

Group Reviews Facts of Frimpong Trial

By Jessica Mullen

With the sentencing of former UCSB soccer player Eric Frimpong drawing near this week, nearly 50 students assembled last night to review the original trial.

February 26, 2008

State Senator Advocates EAP Israel Renewal

By Todd Prodanovich

In spite of the State Dept.'s continuing travel warnings, students and a state senator have increased their efforts to end the University of California Education Abroad Program's five-year freeze on studies in Israel.

February 25, 2008

Former Mayor Enters Race for Supervisor

By Bianca Licata

The 3rd District Supervisor race got a little more crowded last week with the announcement that Victoria Pointer, a former three-term mayor and current city council member of Buellton, is joining the four other candidate...